A dorm at Providence University College caught fire late Thursday afternoon.

Community fire departments from Niverville, St. Malo and St-Pierre-Jolys, responded to the call. The Bergen Hall residence building was engulfed in flames.

Providence said that no one was inside the building at the time, and there are no injuries to report. At present the cause of the fire is unknown.

Providence released a statement Thursday evening thanking the actions of the emergency response workers, as well as quick acting staff and neighbours.

We would like to recognize the efforts of maintenance employees Andy Martin and Randy Bechard, as well as our neighbour Emile Morin, who supplied additional water to help put out the blaze.

We are thankful that no one was hurt as a result of the fire, and we welcome the prayers of our friends and supporters as we determine what our next steps will be.